Good Monday to you all,
Had a late start as I was up until 1:30 am trying to make sense of the personal finances since the wife went to the doctor and has been told it will be another 2 weeks before she can go back to work. All I can say, is there is hope, somewhere. I found an awesome program called Mvelopes that helps you sort your budget into pockets so that your spending out of the categories rather than a lump sum and figuring out who gets paid. I hope this will help, on paper it sure makes sense.
Well we are 1 week closer to the real races, Rob and DHoltz and Ray was this weekend, anyone else starting soon. Nascar in Texas was good, not great as I was hoping Johnson would take Gordan, but Jeff did good.
Have a great day,
Kirk
Here's yesterdays winner: ***SS99*** with ***Winggirl winning the Consi
The weekly winner was a tie between SS99, 3127_, and Jman26 so pm me with your answer to this for the tiebreaker
Tie Breaker question:Why was Easter Island called "Easter Island"?
Todays Question for all:What is the origin of the word "Easter"?
What is the origin of the word Easter?
Just as there are many traditions surrounding the celebration of Easter, there are many stories and legends surrounding the origin of the word Easter. To some, it is the history and celebration of spring; for others it is a day to remember deliverance; for many it is the celebration of new life in Christ. Let's look at a few explanations:
Eostre - a pagan Anglo-Saxon Goddess
This mythical figure is said to have been the goddess of the sunrise and the spring. She is the Teutonic goddess of the dawn. The direction of the sunrise, East, is named for her. In Norse mythology, the name is spelled Eostare. Another considered the Norse/Saxon goddess of spring is Ostara. Eastre is believed to be an ancient word for spring.
Pesach - the Passover
While pagans celebrated the rites of spring, the Jews celebrated Passover, the anniversary of the day God delivered them out of Egyptian bondage. God had demanded the firstborn male from every household, but had promised to pass over any house with the blood of a perfect lamb smeared on its doorpost. He then commanded the Jews to remember their deliverance through the ceremony of the Passover. Pesach is the Hebrew word for Passover. Its position in the Jewish calendar coincidentally corresponds to the beginning of Spring.
Easter: An Early Celebration of Christ's Resurrection
Another idea involves the history of the Frankish church (Germans who settled in Rome during the fifth century). Their the celebration of Christ's resurrection included the word alba, which means white (the color of the robes worn during the resurrection festival). Alba also meant sunrise. So when the name of the festival was translated into German, the sunrise meaning, ostern, was selected, likely in error. One theory is that Ostern is the origin of the word Easter.
Throughout Scripture, God speaks of the Sacrificial Lamb. Beginning in Genesis 22, we read of God's command to Abraham that he sacrifice his son Isaac, the son of God's promise. When Abraham obediently raises his hand to sacrifice Isaac, God stops him. He is satisfied that Abraham is a man of great faith. When Isaac asks his father "where is the lamb for the sacrifice?", Abraham replies, "God will provide Himself the sacrifice." Many believe this was the first foreshadowing of the time when God Himself would become the sacrifice for all the sin of man, through the person of Jesus Christ.
Christians believe the deeper meaning of the Passover involves this sacrifice, as Jesus himself was crucified on the Friday of Passover week and resurrected on Passover Sunday. Because He is seen as the ultimate Sacrificial Lamb, anyone who accepts the gift of His sacrifice is said to have His blood on the doorposts of their hearts. Therefore, when the final judgment comes, God will pass them over. In Christ, those who believe are set free from the power and penalty of sin.
Origin of the Word Easter: What does it mean today?
More important than the question of how the word Easter originated is what it means to us today. When you think of the word Easter, what do you see? If you see bunnies and baskets of chocolate eggs, you are missing out on the richness of this day, considered by many Christians to be even more significant than Christmas. Easter, to Christians, is actually Resurrection Day - the anniversary of the day Jesus rose in triumph from the grave, claiming victory over death. Because He lives, so can you and I, through simple faith in Him. God provided Himself the sacrifice. Thanks to Him, you and I have the hope of eternal life with Him. Won't you trust in Him today?
Sorry so late i had to run out this morning early. I am trying to be at work by 8 now since work is picking up but soon summer hours will be back then i like to start as early as possible
Joined: 23 Mar 2009 Posts: 101 Location: North Carolina
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:07 am Post subject:
So when we think of Easter, why do we think of Bunnies and eggs?( I know the answer, just wondering if anyone else did) LOL _________________ www.starvingracers.forumsland.com
If you don't want to stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them!
Joined: 23 Mar 2009 Posts: 75 Location: Findlay, OH
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:55 am Post subject:
Because as soon as we walk into Walmart and see those beautiful packages of pink and yellow peeps we lose track of the real meaning and we can share that easier than we can the real meaning of the season!
Joined: 23 Mar 2009 Posts: 75 Location: Findlay, OH
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:08 am Post subject:
Hey folks taking a vote! What do all think of moving Leadfoot's trivia to
http://starvingracers.forumsland.com? Jerry's site is very user friendly and monitored by none other than our brother RG17.
I of course am forever grateful that this site was started to bring everyone together again, so no offense to anyone here, just want the faithful few's input!
Hey folks taking a vote! What do all think of moving Leadfoot's trivia to
http://starvingracers.forumsland.com? Jerry's site is very user friendly and monitored by none other than our brother RG17.
I of course am forever grateful that this site was started to bring everyone together again, so no offense to anyone here, just want the faithful few's input!
Let me know the outcome of the vote i am with ya witch ever way
Joined: 23 Mar 2009 Posts: 75 Location: Findlay, OH
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:29 am Post subject:
Hey Ray,
Hope your day goes well, thanks for your support!
Been browsing SR on Infinity Arts, just not sure if I want to have Jordan start back on there. They might be trying to see what numbers will show up and then come back based on that.
You defiantely earned my respect with your novel on yesterdays trivia(LOL)
That was definately some interesting reading.
Yesterdays winners ***3127_ first on, SS99 for the Consi****
Todays trivia:At Easter, rabbits are used to symbolize what?
Joined: 23 Mar 2009 Posts: 101 Location: North Carolina
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:26 pm Post subject:
In the early church days, Christians were only allowed to celebrate their Holidays in conjuntion with the paegan Holidays. Easter was celebrated in conjuntion with the paegan god of fertility, hence the rabbits and eggs.
Don't forget the REAL reason of Easter-He is risen! And, He will be back for all His children one day. _________________ www.starvingracers.forumsland.com
If you don't want to stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them!
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